#9DA6C0 Hex Color
A calm blue-gray with quiet control
The hex code #9da6c0 produces a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its medium-light value feels steady and controlled, supporting brands built around trust, security, and reliability. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or government layouts, especially with charcoal text. Black text achieves strong readability on this color, making it practical for UI panels and forms.
Questions about #9da6c0
What is #9da6c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da6c0 is rgb(157, 166, 192), in HSL hsl(225, 22%, 68%) and in CMYK 18%, 14%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9da6c0?
#9da6c0 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted sage, creating calm contrast while preserving its cool, restrained character; warm beige can add balance when the palette feels too cold overall.
Does #9da6c0 look warm or cool?
#9da6c0 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue base and gray undertone reduce warmth while its low saturation keeps it restrained and less icy than a brighter blue.
Is #9da6c0 readable on white or black?
#9da6c0 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.